CompaniesMarket Watch: Why do investors buy bonds with negative returns?As interest rates and bonds head for negative territory, what keeps investors interested?06 Sep 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesLiam Dann dives into the weird world of negative interest ratesIs NZ headed for negative rates? How will they work? And why is Adrian Orr so relaxed?23 Aug 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceBank mortgage break fee concerns on the riseMore people have contacted the Banking Ombudsman about mortgage break fees.22 Aug 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAuckland couple break mortgage for better deal with rival bankA mortgage adviser says there's no harm in checking if you could reel in a better deal.11 Aug 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceIt's on the house: Our $265bn mortgage debt monsterMortgage debt is still rising faster than incomes.20 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandJudge outraged: Elderly woman deceived out of $500,000 retirement savingsTrio ordered to pay back Northland woman's retirement savings.07 Jul 09:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank keeps NZ rates at record low, anticipates more cutsThe Reserve Bank has left its official cash rate unchanged at 1.5 per cent.26 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwibuild marketing giving 'false hope' to first home buyersKiwiBuild accused of giving "false hope" to first home buyers.13 Jun 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceKiwiBuild grilled over questionable mortgage marketingIs KiwiBuild encouraging people to take on too much debt?12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceCould securing a mortgage get easier?New data shows bank lending is well below the cap.28 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandSwitching to record low home-loan deals could save $1000: CanstarKiwis could save more than $1000 on interest fees by making a home loan switch.16 Apr 01:07 AM
Aged care'Staring down a barrel': Kiwis lugging mortgages set for tough retirementRetirement isn't set to be a golden period for many New Zealanders.15 Apr 11:49 PM
Banking and financeHousing crash: Sales slump 13pc - banks, Govt, CGT talk blamedREINZ data is out this morning.11 Apr 09:05 PM
Personal FinanceMortgage wars: 3 year rates now below 4%Two major banks are now offering sub-4 per cent rates over three years.05 Apr 08:20 PM
Banking and financeAverage first-home buyer signs on for $400k mortgageThere a concerns about first home buyer's reliance on KiwiSaver for home deposits.19 Mar 07:05 PM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Bank offers NZ's lowest-ever rateFalling wholesale rates help banks cut home loan rates.04 Mar 09:14 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Should I break my mortgage?Comment: Do you kick yourself when interest rates fall?23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBombshell banking report: Will you pay more on your mortgage?An Australian report recommends scrapping commission payments to mortgage brokers.05 Feb 01:25 AM
Banking and finance100% mortgage: Could you borrow cost of a home in NZ?A British bank has launched a 100 per cent mortgage - could it happen here, too?03 Feb 01:30 AM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Second major bank lowers rate to less than 4%A second bank is set to offer a sub-4 per cent home loan rate.25 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgage war reignites: Westpac offers 3.99% rateCould a new sub-4 per cent rate spur a new mortgage war?18 Jan 05:16 AM
PropertyBanks get tough on home loansBanks are open for business but want to see that home buyers can service their debt.13 Jan 05:00 AM
Banking and financeInterest rate warning: How Reserve Bank move could hit homeownersAnalysts pick big rise in loan interest rates on back of new bank capital requirements.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceShared ownership home loans no silver bullet - brokersShared ownership will offer another option for home-buyers but it won't be for all.10 Dec 02:52 AM
BusinessGet in quick: 'Historic' low mortgage rate deals almost all goneMortgage brokers warn the historic low deals aren't likely to be seen again anytime soon.03 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandIwi bank idea mooted to put more Māori in homesThe bank would also help develop underutilised Māori land and keep profits in New Zealand.29 Nov 02:36 AM
EconomyMortgage changes 'not guaranteed' to make a difference - analystEasing on bank lending restrictions may not be magic solution home buyers are looking for.27 Nov 10:27 PM
Personal FinanceHome-lending restrictions to ease from JanuaryHome lending restrictions are set to ease from January.27 Nov 07:06 PM
Personal FinanceShould you break your mortgage to get a record-low home-loan rate?A mortgage-rate war has broken out among the major banks.14 Nov 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Kerbside viewing only' house saved from saleBuyers were warned they couldn't go inside - but now it's not being sold at all.16 Oct 10:18 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: What's going on with interest rates?COMMENT: With his mortgage rate due to be re-fixed, Liam Dann works through his options.29 Sep 07:31 PM
BusinessMike Pero settles $2.2m overpayment casePero gives up some of his stake in Mike Pero Real Estate.27 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandHome for sale - but you can't go insideAnother house being sold "from the roadside" has been saved at the last minute.20 Sep 02:11 AM
Banking and financeFirst KiwiBuild open home attracts hundredsFirst KiwiBuild open home attracts 500 hopefuls - and all main banks.10 Sep 05:43 AM
